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1. Accept as a challenge
   "I'll tackle this difficult task";
   - undertake, take on
    
2. (animal husbandry) put a harness
   "tackle the horse";
   - harness
    
3. (football) seize and throw down an opponent player, who usually carries the ball

1. The person who plays offensive or defensive tackle on a football team
   "the right tackle is a straight A student"
    
2. Gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
   - rigging
    
3. Gear used in fishing
   - fishing gear, fishing tackle, fishing rig, rig
    
4. (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage, typically opposite one of the offensive guards
   "it takes a big man to play tackle"
    
5. (American football) grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground

Derived forms: tackling, tackles, tackled

See also: take

Type of: aggress, appurtenance, attach, attack, confront, face, face up, football play, gear, lineman, paraphernalia

Part of: eleven, football team

Encyclopedia: Tackle